The Varnelli Distillery is the oldest active liquor distillery in the Marche region. Founded in 1868 by Girolamo Varnelli, it has its production headquarters in Muccia and its registered office in Pievebovigliana (today Valfornace). With a tradition handed down through four generations, the company has preserved its artisan techniques and the secrets of its original […]

The itinerary continues with a visit to a farm where traditional pork processing blends with the experience of a grillhouse. Here, visitors can enjoy local meats and cured products cooked over an open flame, in an authentic and convivial setting that highlights the short supply chain and rural traditions.

The visit to the artisanal pork production facilities in the Muccia area begins with a stop at one of the local norcineria farms. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the heart of the Marche’s artisanal tradition, observing up close the time-honored techniques of meat processing passed down through generations.

Varnelli Distillery is an Italian family-run business that specializes in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Varnelli is the first distillery in the Marche region to obtain a license for the transformation of alcoholic products, the UTIF License No. 1. History The first activities of the Varnelli Distillery officially began in 1868 in Cupi, […]

Muccia’s confectionery tradition is rich and diverse, featuring specialties that range from cookies to cakes—often tied to festive occasions as well as everyday life. A key reference point is Panificio Muzia 17, a local bakery offering a variety of traditional sweets. Among the cookies, the “tozzetti”, flavored with honey and anise, and the “ciambelline”, prepared with Vernaccia wine, stand out.…

Varnelli products are an authentic expression of the Marche region’s liqueur-making heritage. Among them is Varnelli Anice Secco Speciale, a dry anise liqueur distinguished by its intense aroma and traditional use as a coffee enhancer. Amaro Sibilla, originally created as an anti-malarial remedy for shepherds during transhumance, is still produced today through a wood-fired decoction of medicinal herbs, roots, and…

Dive into the authentic soul of this village, where tradition is passed down through generations in the form of unique flavors. Prepare for a journey of discovery dedicated to the gastronomic treasures of the area: renowned artisanal cured meats, delicious traditional sweets, naturally leavened fragrant bread, and the unmistakable Varnelli liqueurs. Stroll through the cobblestone […]

The Butchery Tradition in Muccia and the Sibillini Mountains Muccia, a small mountain town in the Sibillini Mountains in the province of Macerata, boasts an ancient tradition of norcineria, the art of pork processing. Throughout the Umbrian-Marchigian Apennines, pig slaughtering was an important rural ritual, and in Muccia, “from the pig comes ham, salami, ciauscolo, […]